Essay, poster winners highlight MLK youth program

Pictured left to right are the MLK poster contest winners for grades 3-5: first place – Artem Stavenchuk, Blandford Elementary; third place – Jacobi Griffin, Guyton Elementary; second place – Shamon Orr, South Effingham Elementary; and honorable mention – Kate Britt, Blandford Elementary.

As part of Effingham County's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance, children and adults enjoyed the annual youth program Monday at the recreation department gym in Springfield.

The winners of the MLK poster and essay contests were recognized, minister Pace Goodway was the guest speaker, a combined choir from several local churches sang, and Unice Youmans performed a praise dance.

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